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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

T863 BPRMOT history

T863 BPR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2025
Mileage
130,792 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 BPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 BPR was last recorded at 130,792 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 9,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,404 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9,388 miles
Average per year
4,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,792 miles
  • 2023 – 121,404 miles
  • 2022 – 109,372 miles
  • 2021 – 108,624 miles
  • 2019 – 108,553 miles
  • 2018 – 107,555 miles
  • 2017 – 104,529 miles
  • 2016 – 94,549 miles
  • 2015 – 93,220 miles
  • 2014 – 92,214 miles
  • 2013 – 91,411 miles
  • 2012 – 89,346 miles
  • 2011 – 86,660 miles
  • 2010 – 79,685 miles
  • 2009 – 72,141 miles
  • 2008 – 67,544 miles
  • 2007 – 60,626 miles
  • 2006 – 52,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,792 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,792 miles (+9,388)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,792 miles
    Test number
    819029872527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass121,404 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    991711787396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail121,404 miles (+12,032)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    706907234514
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass109,372 miles (+748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    945776921958
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,624 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,624 miles
    Test number
    978956891156
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,620 miles (+67)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,620 miles
    Test number
    261873322640
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,553 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    402850589692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,555 miles (+3,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,555 miles
    Test number
    172685107627
    • AdvisoryBrake hose ferrules surface corroded
    • AdvisorySubframes/suspension components surface corroded

  9. Pass104,529 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    916982170663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail104,525 miles (+9,976)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    949202069056
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,549 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    308389334289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,220 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    168837225000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,214 miles (+1,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    165673625436
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass92,214 miles (+803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    527602734017
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  15. Pass91,411 miles (+2,065)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    778650343001
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  16. Pass89,346 miles (+2,686)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,346 miles
    Test number
    955541122077
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to steering & suspension components

  17. Pass86,660 miles (+6,975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,660 miles
    Test number
    667774521003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to front & back suspension component areas

  18. Pass79,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    974340140013
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail79,685 miles (+7,544)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    872440640029
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge (requires tracking)

  20. Pass72,141 miles (+4,597)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    951573649014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pads are approx. 75% worn

  21. Pass67,544 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,544 miles
    Test number
    334065348008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass60,626 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    333650527176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    742529726143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T863 BPR

Does T863 BPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T863 BPR expired on 29 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T863 BPR?
The MOT on T863 BPR expired on 29 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T863 BPR done?
T863 BPR was recorded at 130,792 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 4,337 miles a year.
Has T863 BPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 BPR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T863 BPR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T863 BPR find?
T863 BPR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 5 more.

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